Paraplegia is the term used to describe paralysis of the lower body from hip-down. This is one of the major reasons why people get confined to wheelchairs for mobilizing. Paraplegia can occur from accidents from automobile collisions, lethal falls, or physical assaults. And it can be due to a medical condition like stroke, tumors of the brain, tumors on the spinal cord, or cerebral palsy.
Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia - A Progressive Gait Disorder
Hereditary spastic paraplegia is a group of inherited diseases characterized by a progressive gait disorder. Read the article to know more.
